For plumbing help in Lakewood, California, call (708) 350-9399. This is an independent referral line. Your call goes to a plumbing provider who serves the Lakewood area, and you can ask on the call whether your address and your job are covered. We don't use forms, and we don't sell your details to a list of contractors. You talk to one provider, by phone.
What kind of plumbing problems do Lakewood homes have?
Lakewood is one of the best-known planned suburbs in the country. The Lakewood Park Corporation built about 17,500 homes between 1950 and 1953, according to the city's history, The Lakewood Story: City of Tomorrow. Most of those houses are single-story and sit on concrete slabs, and many still have some of their original plumbing. Seventy years on, the same problems come up again and again:
- Galvanized water pipe that has rusted inside, causing low pressure, brown water and pinhole leaks. See repiping and pipe repair.
- Slab leaks in the water lines that run in or under the concrete floor. See leak detection.
- Old sewer laterals of clay or cast iron, cracked by age and by the roots of the city's mature street trees. See sewer line repair.
- Water heaters in garages, closets and backyard sheds that are past their service life. See water heater replacement.
- Everyday repairs: clogged drains, running toilets, dripping faucets and failed garbage disposals.
Which water utility serves my Lakewood home?
It depends on which side of the San Gabriel River you live on. The City of Lakewood's own water utility serves homes west of the river, and Golden State Water Company serves homes east of the river, mostly in ZIP 90715, according to the City of Lakewood water services page and the Lakewood new-resident utilities guide. That matters for plumbing: a leak on the street side of your meter is the water provider's to fix, while everything on the house side is yours. Our guide on which water utility serves your Lakewood home explains how to check.
Not sure what you need? Talk it through by phone.
Call (708) 350-9399Who takes care of Lakewood's sewers?
Public sewer mains in Lakewood are maintained by the Los Angeles County Consolidated Sewer Maintenance District, as explained on the Lakewood Sewer System Management Plan page. If sewage is overflowing from a manhole or the street, call the county at 1-800-675-HELP (4357). The private sewer lateral that runs from your house to the main is generally the property owner's responsibility, and that's where most backups start. Read who owns the sewer lateral in Lakewood and our sewer backup checklist.
Where in Lakewood do we take calls from?
We take calls from all three Lakewood ZIP codes and the cities around them. You'll still need to ask on the call whether your exact address is covered. Each area page covers local water providers, housing and landmarks:
- Lakewood 90712: Mayfair, Lakewood Gardens, the Mutuals and the Civic Center area.
- Lakewood 90713: Carson Park, Lakewood Country Club Estates and Briarcrest.
- Lakewood 90715: the neighborhoods east of the San Gabriel River.
- Nearby cities, including Bellflower, Cerritos, East Long Beach, Paramount, Hawaiian Gardens and Artesia. See all service areas.
What makes Lakewood, Lakewood?
Lakewood is easy to recognize from the street: flat blocks of ranch homes, tree-lined parkways and parks within walking distance of most houses. A few local landmarks come up when people tell us where they live:
- [Mayfair Park](https://www.lakewoodca.gov/Things-to-Do/Parks-pools-community-centers/Mayfair-Park) on Clark Avenue, dedicated in 1951, which hosts the city's Pan American Fiesta each May.
- [Bolivar Park](https://www.lakewoodca.gov/Things-to-Do/Parks-pools-community-centers/Bolivar-Park), home to the Pat McCormick Pool, named after the Lakewood resident who won Olympic diving gold in 1952 and 1956.
- The San Gabriel River trails and parks, including Monte Verde Park and the West San Gabriel River Nature Trail on the west bank, and Rynerson Park with the Lakewood Equestrian Center on the east bank.
- The Lakewood Golf Course, opened in 1933 and designed by William P. Bell, which predates the city itself, according to A city of neighborhoods.
How does a call work?
- Call (708) 350-9399. Tell us what's happening, where in the house, and your address or nearest cross streets.
- Ask whether your address and job are covered. We don't claim coverage for any ZIP code in advance. Coverage, timing and service type are confirmed on the call.
- Talk through next steps with the provider, including what a visit involves and how pricing works. Prices are set by the provider, not by this website.
See how it works for more detail, including how calls may be recorded and tracked.
Do I need a permit for plumbing work in Lakewood?
Often, yes. The City of Lakewood lists plumbing, sewer and water heater work among projects that often need a permit, according to the Lakewood Building and Safety permits page. Water heaters in garages or outdoors also start with planning review, according to the Lakewood home and property improvements guide. Ask your provider whether they will pull the permit, and check any contractor's license with the California Contractors State License Board license check. Our Lakewood plumbing permit guide has more.
How much will it cost?
Prices depend on the job, the provider and what's found on site, so we can't quote on this website. We publish dated national ranges from named sources, with notes on what moves the price in Lakewood homes. See the water heater replacement, sewer line repair, repiping and drain cleaning cost guides, or browse all cost guides.
Can I fix it myself first?
Sometimes, and we'd rather you try the safe checks first. Our troubleshooting guides cover no hot water, low water pressure, a leaking water heater, a high water bill and a running toilet. If you smell gas, leave the house and call SoCalGas or 911 from outside. If sewage is coming up, stop using water and call.
Who runs this website?
LakewoodPlumber.net is an independent referral website. It is not the City of Lakewood, not a water utility and not a plumbing contractor. We don't publish ratings, reviews or claims about crews, trucks or response times. Read about us and our editorial policy.